First Advisor
Michael Clark
Date of Award
2-23-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in English and University Honors
Department
English
Language
English
Subjects
Witchcraft, Stereotypes (Social psychology) on television, Allegory, Power (Social sciences) on television, Race discrimination
DOI
10.15760/honors.986
Abstract
This paper examines dramatic representations of witchcraft in contemporary television, and their roots in stereotypes from 17th century dramas, exploring the function of witchcraft as an allegory for race and power in America. Television is a form of cultural media that can explore these stereotypes and create representation that influences the audience's perception of society, and can function as a call to action for social justice.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35015
Recommended Citation
Peters, Nicholas Charles, "Black Magic & White Supremacy: Witchcraft as an Allegory for Race and Power" (2021). University Honors Theses. Paper 962.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.986
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Film and Media Studies Commons, Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies Commons, Television Commons